Clinical Therapist

Job Summary:
Clinical Therapist will provide a comprehensive psychosocial assessment that identifies the need for substance use therapy.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
• None.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
• Provide individual, group, mental health and/or substance abuse therapy.
• Perform biopsychosocial evaluations/treatments for a panel of clients with substance use disorders.
• Assist the clinical team by providing strengths-based, client-centered, and trauma-informed assessments and treatment to clients with co-occurring substance use disorders.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Assist with monitoring substance use toxicology screens as needed.
• Collaborate with other members of the client’s clinical team.
• Provide clinical assessment including behavioral health diagnosis and referral for medication management when needed.
• Perform initial screening, intake and assessment, crisis intervention.
• Make referrals for treatment not provided by the program.


Required Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and good use judgement
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and medical record keeping system.

Preferred Skills/Abilities:
• Spanish is preferred

Required Education and Experience:
• Behavioral Health License required, such as: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC).

Preferred Education and Experience:
• Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, or related field.
• Experience providing mental health and substance use treatment both group and individual therapy preferred.
• Experience in providing Cognitive Behavioral Treatment, Dialectical Behavioral Treatment, Seeking Safety Treatment, and working with criminal justice population preferred.

Travel requirements:
• Some Travel- Weekly travel between two sites


About Us

Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a unique, 145-year-old nonprofit organization that provides direct care as well as research and consulting services within the areas of the Mental Health, Criminal Justice, and Public Policy fields. Our four service lines; Social Justice Services, Community Strategies, Behavioral Health, and the Crime and Justice Institute, are recognized for their effectiveness and contributions to this important work.

• Community Strategies (CS) supports adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities through specialized services that include Day Programs, Shared Living arrangements with providers, as well as over forty community-based group homes.
• Social Justice Services (SJS), supports those leaving incarceration to make positive, sustainable life transitions through residential and non-residential programs.
• Behavioral Health (BH) has worked to break cycles of violence, crime, and incarceration by providing client-centered interventions and support services to empower and strengthen individuals, families, and communities. BH provides domestic violence treatment and education, community reentry services, mentoring programs, and intensive outpatient programs.
• The Crime and Justice Institute (CJI) is a non-profit organization working at the local, state, and national level to improve public safety and the delivery of justice. CJI provides technical assistance, research, and other services to improve outcomes in policing, the corrections system, pre-trial, re-entry, community supervision, and juvenile justice.


CRJ’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Our vision is to be an organization that demonstrates its commitment to eradicating systemic racism and other forms of oppression. We will hold each other accountable in addressing the norms and practices that advantage few and harm many.


CRJ provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. CRJ complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every state in which CRJ has locations.